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QUESTION 2 Identify the function of the villi in the small intestine. to release

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Question

QUESTION 2

Identify the function of the villi in the small intestine.

to release enzymes

to propel food through the small intestine

to increase surface area for digestion and absorption

to filter blood into the digestive tract

QUESTION 3

Identiify the function of the capillaries associated with the digestive tract.

releases digestive enzymes into the digestive tract.

absorbs some nutrients such as amino acids and monosaccharides.

secretes bile into the digestive tract.

all of the above

to release enzymes

to propel food through the small intestine

to increase surface area for digestion and absorption

to filter blood into the digestive tract

Explanation / Answer

2- to increase surface area for digestion and absorption

3- all of above

Note - the vili provide large surface area by increasing the surface area to 30- 600 folds .